HELP! :) (Canberra)

Hello everyone! :) Im looking forward to moving to Canberra sometime this August, and I'm clueless as to where to live, which area, etc! Too much info online, I'm feeling kinda overwhelmed. For a start, I don't know which area(s) to be looking at, if u can help with pros and cons, that would be great..! North? South? Center!? Yikes! Im lost...!!! I will also be looking for a place to stay, but I'm kinda on a budget (not too tight, but not great either): do u recommend that i rent out a temp place for Protected content and have a look around? And what r the best options to be looking at for advs/postings/etc.. REALLY appreciate any help that I can get! Thanks! :)